Tŷ Newydd

Refurbished in conjunction with UTT at Cricieth, Llŷn Peninsula, North-West Wales
Guests: 21       Wifi: available       Pets? Pets welcome (max. 1 dog), fee applies

Tŷ Newydd

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about the property

We're proud to be sole booking agents for this Welsh country house estate at Llanystumdwy, near Cricieth, North-West Wales - perfect for a large get-together.

This beautiful coastal country house is the perfect setting for a big family get-together or 'big birthday' celebration.  Essentially C18 in style, it was remodelled by Clough Williams-Ellis in the 1940s and upgraded more recently for residential courses. We're exclusive agents for letting the property in between the teaching and writing courses held there. For an extra fee, you may enquire with the estate to book a chef and catering for your event. 

Walk to Cricieth for the famous castle and some sandy beaches, or a five-minute walk to the village with a family-friendly pub serving homemade meals.  Younger children will enjoy the rabbit farm and animal park, and older children will enjoy paintballing and Bear Grylls survival academy, all to be found in the adjacent village. 

Note - at this large house the holiday 'base price' includes up to 12 guests already - then the price adjusts above that number up to a maximum of 21

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Tŷ Newydd is a great and historic building to stay in. There were 16 of us for a birthday celebration and the venue fitted the bill perfectly. Rooms were good and the communal areas for meals and talk...

David P, 2024

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arrival at
15:00
depart by
10:00
guests
21
pets
pets welcome (max. 1 dog)
bed layout
Master Double, Double, Double, Double, Double, Twin, Twin, Double

facilities at Tŷ Newydd

general
farm or rural location
activities
beach (within walking distance)
coastal location - within 5 miles of the sea
pub nearby (walkable)
media & technology
wifi broadband internet
cleaning services
washing machine
infants
young children welcome

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in detail

New! For groups greater than 17 there are now 2 x extra double rooms (en suite) are available in the Old Stables only 100 yards from the main house - therefore the property will now sleep 21 guests. One of these rooms is suitable for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility, with a specially adapted wet room next door fitted with a shower, washbasin and W.C. 

Ground floor

Kitchen:

  • Large farmhouse kitchen and adjoining pantry: industrial sized gas oven with 6 gas hobs; microwave; toaster; three sinks; large fridge; chest freezer; herbs, spices, tea, coffee, cooking oil, and a wide range of cookbooks; mixer; scales; all the kitchen essentials you would need, as it’s an operating kitchen at the writing centre during residential courses. 

Literature Lounge:

  • With two wingback leather armchairs, and a modern library collection

Dining room:

  •  Seats 20 around solid oak tables, features original 16th century timber wall, leading out to the garden and a small sheltered seating area.

Conservatory:

  •  Spread across 4 floors: with seating area and patio doors opening out to the garden. The access lift is also situated here.

Bedroom 1:

  • Double bedroom: with a small double bed, wardrobe and a desk.
  • Bathroom next door: toilet, basin and shower.

First Floor

  • WC and basin

The Lloyd George Library and sitting room:

  • Featuring an original collection of Welsh literature; photos of Lloyd George’s time here, 4 comfy sofas and 2 armchairs; cushioned window seats overlooking the garden and on to Cardigan Bay; plush carpets; two original chandeliers; a 40inch TV screen with DVD player and a HDMI cable (not connected to terrestrial TV).

Bedroom 2:

  • Double loft bedroom: with double bed and desk; en suite toilet and basin, no shower.

Bedroom 3:

  • Large en suite bedroom: formerly occupied by David Lloyd George's wife Frances. Includes king sized bed; plush carpets; bedside cabinets; wardrobes; desks; armchairs; Bathroom with basin, loo and a shower. Room for a travel cot if needed. One extra put-up bed can be placed in this bedroom.

Bedroom 4:

  • Large en suite bedroom: formerly occupied by David Lloyd George. Includes king sized bed; plush carpets; bedside cabinets; wardrobes; desks; armchairs; Bathroom with basin, loo  and a shower. Room for a travel cot if needed. One extra put-up bed can be placed in this bedroom.

Top Floor

Bedroom 5:

  • Large twin rooms: formerly the housekeepers’ quarters. Two single beds. With an en suite with a loo, basin and shower; wardrobe and bedside tables. Sea view. Two extra put-up beds can be placed in this bedroom.

Bedroom 6:

  • Large twin rooms: formerly the housekeepers’ quarters. Two single beds. With an en suite with a loo, basin and shower; wardrobe and bedside tables. Two extra put-up beds can be placed in this bedroom.

The Old Stables

There are two further (recently renovated) rooms in the old stables which provides extra satalite accomodation on site if needed (only 100 yards from the main house) they have a private veranda and views over the lovely gardens towards the sea these comprise of the following:-

  • Stable 1: Modern double bedroom with en suite - Double bed, bath with shower over, a loo, basin and tea station 
  • Stable 2: Modern double bedroom with en suite - Double bed, with shower room, a loo, basin and tea station 

Outside

  • Parking space for 10+ cars
  • Large lawn area with plenty of garden wooden chairs, benches and picnic tables
  • Bird houses that regularly attract woodpeckers, jays, and other notable birds
  • Pathway leading down through a field to the main road, and onwards to the beach
  • Views of Cardigan Bay
  • Original art installations by local Welsh artists
     

local area

  • Porthmadog - harbourside town with shops and supermarket facilities - 6 miles - 10 minutes drive
  • Portmeirion - designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village - 9.8 miles - 15 mins drive
  • Harlech and Harlech Castle - 15 miles - 32 mins
  • Snowdon and the Snowdon Mountain Railway - 23 miles - 39 mins
  • Criccieth - Criccieth Castle, originally built by Llewelyn the Great and town shopping, restaurants, cafes  - 20 mins walk - 5-minute drive
  • Penarth Fawr Medieval house - 15th Century hall house, impressive timber roof and aisle-truss
  • Nefyn & Mofa Nefyn - lovely beaches - 8.5 miles -30 mins
  • Tŷ Coch Inn, Porthdinllaen - traditional pub right on a sandy beach - 18 miles - 40 mins

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customer reviews for Tŷ Newydd

Tŷ Newydd is a great and historic building to stay in. There were 16 of us for a birthday celebration and the venue fitted the bill perfectly. Rooms were good and the communal areas for meals and talking, such as The Library, are great space. Its location close to Criccieth allowed for some lovely walks with great view to the sea and the mountains. I would recommend Tŷ Newydd for anyone who wants a location for a celebration with some great history behind it.

- David P,
2024

What a fantastic place to stay. We had some family over from NZ and so booked the house for a big get-together and had a wonderful time. House was lovely and clean and really well equipped. Would absolutely recommend to others.

- Tom B,
2023

So lovely to have the space for the whole family to come together, with a huge dining area and separate little nooks where we could all find privacy. The library was a delight, and although nothing was '5* luxury' everything was good, clean and comfortable, and it was so nice to all be together again! - K. Reynolds,

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2021

We had a wonderful, unforgettable family celebration. We booked the house plus two rooms in the stable annexe for 15 of us, ranging in age from 12 to 80. The house has everything you need for a large gathering. There are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms plus a big dining table in a large room, which is next to a very well-equipped kitchen. The dining room opens onto the stunning garden (plenty of space for games) with lovely seating areas, sea views and a beach in walking distance. The house's history and literary connections add to the charm - the poetry reading room is especially beautiful. In addition to this, the staff at Ty Newydd made everything easy with their kindness and efficiency. Tony the chef prepared delicious food for a very modest price and left it in the fridge for us to heat up on our first night. We also walked to Dylan's in Criccieth (a good walk of about 40 mins) for a celebratory lunch one day which was fantastic. The only thing I would change is that it would be nice to have a dishwasher (the kitchen has a steriliser for plates but no conventional dishwasher). But we had plenty of people to share the load and plenty of hot water! We will always remember our time here and we'd love to come back for another big birthday.

- Roz C,
2019

HI, Every member of the party loved this house. The kitchen and dining room were faultless and communication throughout. Would not hesitate to return.

- Aidan N,
2018

What a fantastic house. The garden is perfect with great views. The kitchen is very well equipped and even has all the basics such as herbs, oils etc. The beds were very comfortable and lovely thick carpets throughout. The perfect house for a large family gathering, or in our case just a self indulgent few days in a massive house with a lift and more bedrooms than we could sleep in !

- Richard pearson ,
2017

We had a fabulous stay and would definitely come back. Our two day stay was too short so we would look for a 3 or 4 night stay. An amazing house - the huge dining table, the fabulous views and garden - was perfect for our mixed age family stay. And the walk down into Criccieth was easy down the garden path.

- Rena K,
2017

A lovely catch up for five friends in a spectacular location. It was a pleasure to stay in a house of historic importance, a bedroom and bathroom each added to the experience. Drinks in the library with wonderful views before heading off to Dylan's in Criccieth for dinner - the only downside was that the Zip Wire was cancelled on Sunday - a perfect excuse to visit again!

- Ann D,
2017

What a fantastically special place!!! We were here for a family celebration and were brilliantly looked after by Luesa and her team. The house is perfect for large groups, and all ages were catered for from the toddlers to the grandparents. The location is great - we climbed Snowdon, splashed about on Harlech beach, visited castles, ate fish and chips, walked round Portmerion…there is stacks to do. We also enjoyed playing in the garden and sitting in the lounge looking out at the wonderful views. We can also highly recommend having a few catered meals by the wonderful and very friendly resident chef. There will be many cherished memories, and we would LOVE to come back.

- Hilary stainsby ,
2017